Our Work

What is working?

So much is working. Throughout Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are creating their own healing through programs they are developing and running; community designed and driven. The Healing Foundation is currently funding 21 successful projects and there are so many more.

  • Link-Up QLD (Healing Camp) QLD
  • Wurli Wurlinjang (StrongBala Male Healthy 4 Life) NT
  • Tangentyere Council (Men’s Place Project) NT
  • Yothu Yindi Foundation (The Wellbeing Program) NT
  • Jawoyn Association (Family Healing and Resource Centre) NT
  • Akeyulerre (Angangkere Healing Project) NT
  • Balunu (Youth Healing Camps) NT
  • Kura Yerlo (Holistic Healing Programs) SA
  • Northern Carers Network (Healing Workshops) SA
  • Aboriginal Family Support Services (Seasons for Growth) SA
  • Sister Kate’s Home (SKHKF Healing Program) WA
  • Halo (Family Healing) WA
  • NPY Women’s Council (traditional women healers) APY Lands WA/NT/SA
  • The Buttery through INTRA (Wake Up Time Group) NSW
  • Family Action Centre Newcastle University (Healing for Men) NSW
  • Winangali Marumali (Marumali Journey of Healing) NSW
  • 2 Women Dreaming (Journey of Healing) NSW
  • Total Health & Education Foundation (Aboriginal Music Showcase) NSW
  • Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative (Traditional Healing Centre) Vic
  • Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Coop (Healing Journeys Through Ceremony) Vic
  • Banmirra Arts (Healing Workshops) Vic

    We are also currently developing a pilot program for young people at three sites aimed at addressing the ongoing concerns of  intergenerational trauma and its impacts on our families.

 

What is healing?

Healing is a sacred process that strengthens people, families, communities and whole of nations to be restored to wellbeing and wholeness.

It is a personal journey that can involve recovery from trauma, addiction, and other types of adversity, and includes experiences such as cultural renewal, change, and reconnection to spirit.

Healing is also a collective journey that involves the restoration of human rights, the process of recognition and building strong community and cultural connections.

It is about respect for all members of our communities including men, women, children and elders, and about transcending the harmful legacy of colonisation – in particular the history of child removal that continues to impact on today’s generation.

The Healing Foundation recognises that healing is about our journey with non-Indigenous Australians and the need to continue to work together to achieve reconciliation and self-determination.

Healing must ultimately allow individuals, families and communities to reach their highest potential.